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Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Provide an explanation for the following term.

### Input:
Algorithm

### Response:
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An algorithm is a set of instructions that is used to complete a task, such as a calculation or a search. It is a step by step way of solving a problem by providing rules to follow. Algorithms are widely used in computer science, mathematics and engineering. They can also be used in other disciplines such as economics and psychology.